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jlarkin replied to a thread You may recall the EXPOBAR 2 Grp - X Cafe machine and jugs thread- In a right state . in Coffee Lounge

Ah yes, I had a search after and it seems we don't have 8 litre volvic bottles here. I run from a flojet, so I currently have a 25 litre water...

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jlarkin replied to a thread What did the Postie bring you today in Coffee Lounge

Safe to say I won't be using that quote in my marketing campaign :-)

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jlarkin replied to a thread What did the Postie bring you today in Coffee Lounge

I got some 8oz rCups to try out (and to sell at my events). I like the fact that it has an interesting opening on the top to give more aroma, though...

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jlarkin replied to a thread You may recall the EXPOBAR 2 Grp - X Cafe machine and jugs thread- In a right state . in Coffee Lounge

I really like the look of those smaller 2 group expobars. I ended up getting a La Spaz but was close to putting an offer on ones similar to that a...

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jlarkin replied to a thread Hello from Reading in Introductions

Nowhere outstanding for my tastes. Tamp culture, CUP and workshop coffee in Reading do better coffee than average places. The beans they use aren't...

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jlarkin replied to a thread V60 - water / slurry level in Brewed Coffee

As I was thinking the other day, hmmm I should use the Kruve for something. Do you just use it with a lower amount - and you keep it all but just use...

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jlarkin replied to a thread Coffee cart in Coffee Business Owner Support Forum

What kind of cart are you going for? For grinder it depends how you would power it and what power the grinder uses - so you don't run out of...

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jlarkin replied to a thread Hello from Reading in Introductions

The other point, once you hit 5 posts you can have a look at the sales section here. Some of the secondhand kit has been well looked after and you...

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jlarkin replied to a thread Hello from Reading in Introductions

For handgrinder I'm not that experienced. I've got a "Made by Knock" grinder called a Feldgrind which is great. They've recently made an Aergrind...

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jlarkin replied to a thread Hello from Reading in Introductions

It depends which way you think you'll go and how well you know yourself. A hand grinder can be, handy, as you if you travel etc you can keep it and...

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jlarkin replied to a thread Hello from Reading in Introductions

hi Schnick, I'm just down the road in Bramley outside Basingstoke. Happy reviewing! DO you already have any ideas what you'd be looking for, or...

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jlarkin replied to a thread Just ordered my first machine - what beans to use first? in Beans

Hard to generalise but I wouldn't say they roast very light. It's somewhat light but well developed coffee I had from them.

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jlarkin replied to a thread Just ordered my first machine - what beans to use first? in Beans

Depends what type of coffee you like really. Happy to chip in two good ones though. You're in Sheffield so Foundry are always good and the Rocko...

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jlarkin replied to a thread VB Kaffee beans in Beans

Which coffee? :-)

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jlarkin replied to a thread Hoping for help to make my mind up in Grinders|Machines|Accessories

Sage does have a built in functionality for what time it'll turn on (can select only one time in the day though) .

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jlarkin replied to a thread Hoping for help to make my mind up in Grinders|Machines|Accessories

No, its not an effect of the minima. I guess they can make money at the lower price, its been up and down a little but often available for a good...

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jlarkin replied to a thread What's in your cup this morning? in Beans

Hasbean Brazil with banana notes, enjoying as a V60 today and tempted to spro it up tomorrow.

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jlarkin replied to a thread Shot Channeling in Barista Skills for the home enthusiast

My guess would be the grind distribution could be better, unless it's always an edge and then maybe its uneven tamp. What grinder are you using...

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jlarkin replied to a thread What did the Postie bring you today in Coffee Lounge

I think Reiss recommended using acetone or something else to remove grease if it got on the shower screen. I read a thread about shower screen...

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jlarkin replied to a thread The Niche Zero user experience in Grinders|Machines|Accessories

Are you thinking by grinding direct into the PF and assuming it would be layered that way or something else?

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jlarkin replied to a thread The Niche Zero user experience in Grinders|Machines|Accessories

I shake vigorously. The grounds in the cup that is. I put the portafilter on top of the cup, shake, turn it over and then a little tap down on...

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jlarkin replied to a thread The Niche Zero user experience in Grinders|Machines|Accessories

Wondering what a double is achieving, have you tried doing it just once?

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jlarkin replied to a thread Is the Mythos still mighty? in Grinders|Machines|Accessories

Hope you recover well David. All the best. Joe

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jlarkin replied to a thread Barista Hustle - Unlimited training - interest in a group buy? in Barista Skills for the home enthusiast

Thanks. I meant to do that. Was thinking so much about wording that I forgot the important part!

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jlarkin replied to a thread Too Many Forums in Coffee Lounge

Can we move these few posts into the "ball gag" subforum? Not to be mistaken for this one...

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jlarkin started a thread Barista Hustle - Unlimited training - interest in a group buy? in Barista Skills for the home enthusiast

This is to gather if their is interest in a group buy of Barista Hustle "Unlimited" training - for up to 20 people. The online training covers milk...

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2 Weeks Ago

jlarkin replied to a thread what espresso shots in 8oz and 12oz cups? in New Members Section

Fracino will take vst. Don't know about 20g basket for depth, as mentioned might be too big. Out of interest What's the issue with a 12oz...

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2 Weeks Ago

jlarkin replied to a thread Wasting milk in Barista Skills for the home enthusiast

The right size jug definitely helps. Weigh how much you put in and gradually reduce over time.

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